January 9
Sale starts January 27
Order card due to Cindy Zautcke (meet in middle school lobby before or after school or make arrangements directly with Cindy)
Money due--checks only this year, please, payable to Troop 1821. February 27
Cookie pick up (either at warehouse or at Cindy's--see below)
If your daughter sells fewer than 100 boxes of cookies, you will pick them up at Cindy's house after school on February 27 (until 6 p.m.) In the event you cannot make it, please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your cookies.
Recognitions
Girls will not be choosing recognitions this year. There is only one recognition per sales level.
FROM the bakers of our Girl Scout Cookies:
Over a decade ago, ABC partnered with Food Allergen and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) to learn more about life threatening food allergies and the impact of ingredient labeling and allergen warnings. We have also worked with the Food Allergy Research & Resource Program in association with the University of Nebraska to review our sanitation, handling and training procedures. Prior to FDA guidelines requiring labeling for potential allergens, ABC adapted what is known as "product specific" allergen labeling. Product specific labeling enables the allergy-affected consumer to make an informed decision based on information specific to that particular product. While broad "across the line" statements such as "this product may contain traces of peanuts" meets the current FDA requirements, it is limiting to the increasing number of allergy sufferers across the country.
Product specific labeling requires strict compliance to good manufacturing practices to prevent cross contamination such as:
Segregation of known allergens from the general production environment
Color-coding of storage units and utensils
Color-coding of employee uniforms
Curtained off production areas
Designated lanes for transportation of known allergens
Swabbing and testing of allergen shared equipment
In addition, we call out all allergens on our packaging and order cards and provide specific warning if a product is made on a line that also produces product with a common allergen such as peanuts. ABC's proactive approach to allergens is an example of our commitment to producing the best quality Girl Scout Cookies possible for the millions of valued consumers who support Girl Scouting every year.
Excerpt of email from consumer and Girl Scout mom: "ABC is wonderful and has taken the time to implement safe manufacturing processes to protect children with food allergies. When I called last year, they were happy to answer questions and explain about their manufacturing process and safe dedicated lines. It is very hurtful to food allergic families when companies would rather make the statement "may contain traces of..." rather than illuminate the problem of cross contamination. We would be happy to represent a company like ABC that has taken a leadership role in safe manufacturing."
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Overview from our first meeting September 8, 2008 Dear Parents - Here’s a quick overview of this year: We will be meeting in Mrs. Bongiorno’s room on the following Mondays: September 8, 2008 - intro meeting - no planning Oct 20, 2008 Dec 8, 2008 January 5, 2008 - cookie meeting Feb 23, 2008 Apr 13, 2008 May 18, 2008 The girls will receive their “team” assignments and will be responsible for planning one meeting - with parent help - and within the guidelines discussed today. The first couple may be a little tricky but we’ll quickly get the hang of it. One or more leaders will also be around to assist in the planning Our first troop activity will be a sleepover at Molly Fritz’ house on Friday, October 17th - please put it in your calendars. If weather doesn’t work with us, we’ll sleep inside. We’re looking forward to this year - and the journey the girls are beginning. As always, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Leaders: Lynn Barney: 262-366-5310 chlybarney1@hotmail.com Pam Douglass: 414-354-5441 pamdouglass2003@yahoo.com Molly Fritz 414-228-0330 fritz5@aol.com Mimi Singer: 414-332-5494 singer.marian@gmail.com Lee Wiensch: 262-242-3642 lee@wiensch.com Cindy Zautcke 262-241-5362 cindyzautcke@yahoo.com
Troop 1821
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE InformationImportant Dates
January 9Sale starts
January 27
Order card due to Cindy Zautcke (meet in middle school lobby before or after school or make arrangements directly with Cindy)
Money due--checks only this year, please, payable to Troop 1821.
February 27
Cookie pick up (either at warehouse or at Cindy's--see below)
Cookie pick up
If your daughter sells more than 100 boxes of cookies, you will need to come pick them up at the warehouse (time to be determined in collaboration with Cindy) on February 27. The Friedman Tobacco & Candy Co. warehouse is located at 11125 W. Heather Avenue http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Milwaukee&1s=WI&1a=2400+W.+Fairy+Chasm+Road&2c=Milwaukee&2s=WI&2a=11125+W.+Heather+Avenue
If your daughter sells fewer than 100 boxes of cookies, you will pick them up at Cindy's house after school on February 27 (until 6 p.m.) In the event you cannot make it, please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your cookies.
Recognitions
Girls will not be choosing recognitions this year. There is only one recognition per sales level.
Catch Goals Patch
Completing the Catch Goals link
http://www.abcsmartcookies.com/catchlogin.asp
Additional planning materials
Here you can find safety activities, selling tips, and skill building activities from the Girl Scouts:
http://www.abcsmartcookies.com/juniorActivities.asp
Food Allergy Questions
FROM the bakers of our Girl Scout Cookies:Over a decade ago, ABC partnered with Food Allergen and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) to learn more about life threatening food allergies and the impact of ingredient labeling and allergen warnings. We have also worked with the Food Allergy Research & Resource Program in association with the University of Nebraska to review our sanitation, handling and training procedures. Prior to FDA guidelines requiring labeling for potential allergens, ABC adapted what is known as "product specific" allergen labeling. Product specific labeling enables the allergy-affected consumer to make an informed decision based on information specific to that particular product. While broad "across the line" statements such as "this product may contain traces of peanuts" meets the current FDA requirements, it is limiting to the increasing number of allergy sufferers across the country.
Product specific labeling requires strict compliance to good manufacturing practices to prevent cross contamination such as:
- Segregation of known allergens from the general production environment
- Color-coding of storage units and utensils
- Color-coding of employee uniforms
- Curtained off production areas
- Designated lanes for transportation of known allergens
- Swabbing and testing of allergen shared equipment
In addition, we call out all allergens on our packaging and order cards and provide specific warning if a product is made on a line that also produces product with a common allergen such as peanuts. ABC's proactive approach to allergens is an example of our commitment to producing the best quality Girl Scout Cookies possible for the millions of valued consumers who support Girl Scouting every year.Excerpt of email from consumer and Girl Scout mom:
"ABC is wonderful and has taken the time to implement safe manufacturing processes to protect children with food allergies. When I called last year, they were happy to answer questions and explain about their manufacturing process and safe dedicated lines. It is very hurtful to food allergic families when companies would rather make the statement "may contain traces of..." rather than illuminate the problem of cross contamination. We would be happy to represent a company like ABC that has taken a leadership role in safe manufacturing."
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Overview from our first meeting September 8, 2008
Dear Parents -
Here’s a quick overview of this year:
We will be meeting in Mrs. Bongiorno’s room on the following Mondays:
September 8, 2008 - intro meeting - no planning
Oct 20, 2008
Dec 8, 2008
January 5, 2008 - cookie meeting
Feb 23, 2008
Apr 13, 2008
May 18, 2008
The girls will receive their “team” assignments and will be responsible for planning one
meeting - with parent help - and within the guidelines discussed today. The first couple
may be a little tricky but we’ll quickly get the hang of it. One or more leaders will also be
around to assist in the planning
Our first troop activity will be a sleepover at Molly Fritz’ house on Friday, October
17th - please put it in your calendars. If weather doesn’t work with us, we’ll sleep
inside.
We’re looking forward to this year - and the journey the girls are beginning. As always,
do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Leaders:
Lynn Barney: 262-366-5310 chlybarney1@hotmail.com
Pam Douglass: 414-354-5441 pamdouglass2003@yahoo.com
Molly Fritz 414-228-0330 fritz5@aol.com
Mimi Singer: 414-332-5494 singer.marian@gmail.com
Lee Wiensch: 262-242-3642 lee@wiensch.com
Cindy Zautcke 262-241-5362 cindyzautcke@yahoo.com